The last two weeks have all been about our professional course students learning the ancient skills of woodcarving, under the expert guidance of John White who is recognised nationally and internationally. Last week, John taught them all about the basic techniques of relief carving, which involves removing wood from a flat wood panel so that …
The Chippendale school is proud of the number of internationally-renowned experts we bring into the school each year to teach specific techniques such as woodcarving and veneering. This week we’re delighted to welcome another acclaimed woodworker, Michael Fortune RCA, who will join us for a week this November to teach our professional course students the …
It’s a question that gaming enthusiasts might ponder over: what’s the best and most convenient way to enjoy a drink while playing an uninterrupted hand of poker. The quirky answer is to buy one of Shane Elliot’s beautifully-crafted prohibition poker tables in Macassar Ebony, elm burr veneer and brushed antique brass. It’s a drinks and …
This week and next is all about woodcarving, taught by expert tutor John White. John, who is from the north west of England, runs John White Woodcarving, and is recognised nationally as a leading practitioner in this ancient craft. Indeed, the first woodcarvings date back to prehistoric times when wooden objects had a religious purpose. The …
We are sorry to announce that one of the Chippendale school’s longest-standing members of staff died on Saturday 2nd March after suffering a stroke some days earlier. Isobel Edgar had worked with the Chippendale team for 25 years, primarily in her role as student welfare officer. She was dedicated to the school, helping our students with …
In the year since we launched our-month intermediate course, we’ve had students from as far away as Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago. This week, another overseas student has joined us – Belen Gallego from the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona. Rather than fly, Belen chose to drive the 1,300 miles by car, which took her …
